Fairfield in Jefferson County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Replica of the Statue of Liberty
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 20, 2025
1. Replica of the Statue of Liberty Marker
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States
dedicate this copy of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity and loyalty
1951
Erected 1951 by Boy Scouts of America.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism • War, Cold. In addition, it is included in the Statue of Liberty Replicas series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1951.
Location. 41° 0.533′ N, 91° 57.782′ W. Marker is in Fairfield, Iowa, in Jefferson County. It is on East Briggs Avenue just west of North Court Street, on the right when traveling west. The Statue of Liberty replica is located in front of the Jefferson County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 51 East Briggs Avenue, Fairfield IA 52556, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 16 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Fairfield Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); McElhinny House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Company of Jefferson County Civil War Volunteers Drill Ground (about 500 feet away); Starting Point of the Fairfield Covered Wagon Caravan (about 800 feet away); Dragoon Trail Historical Site (approx. 5.8 miles away); Stockport Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial (approx. 12½ miles away); Brighton Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial (approx. 13.8 miles away); a different marker also named Dragoon Trail Historical Site (approx. 15.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairfield.
Also see . . .
1. Strengthen the Arm of Liberty (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: Strengthen the Arm of Liberty was the Boy Scouts of America's theme for the organization's fortieth anniversary celebration in 1950. The campaign(Submitted on October 25, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)was inaugurated in February with a dramatic ceremony held at the base of the Statue of Liberty (Liberty Enlightening the World). Approximately 200 BSA Statue of Liberty replicas were installed across the United States.Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 20, 20252. Replica of the Statue of Liberty Marker(Lions Club marker mounted below the historical marker)
Erected for The Boy Scouts by the Fairfield Lions Club 1977
2. Boy Scouts of America Statue of Liberty Replicas (Facebook). (Submitted on October 25, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 20, 2025
3. Replica of the Statue of Liberty
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 20, 2025
4. Replica of the Statue of Liberty
The Jefferson County Courthouse is in the background.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 20, 2025
5. Replica of the Statue of Liberty
Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 54 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 25, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
